Employers
Hire job-site-ready talent—without agency fees.
Andromeda Community Initiative (ACI) functions as a high-reliability recruiting partner for developers, GCs, subs, and building operations teams. We refer credentialed, pre-screened candidates trained for site safety, tool discipline, and day-one productivity—especially for thermal and electrical efficiency work common to building envelope, retrofit, and facilities portfolios.
What You Gain
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Faster fills: a repeatable pipeline you can return to as scopes ramp up or seasons change.
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Better fit, lower early attrition: matched to pace, documentation expectations, supervision structure, and physical demands.
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Compliance made simple: support aligned to Section 3 (HUD) and local-hire requirements.
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Zero recruitment cost: no placement fees or staffing markups.
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Zip-code targeted hiring: candidates searchable by zip code; district “talent snapshot” available on request.
Credentials & Training
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OSHA-30 + SST readiness (worker wallet), 4/16-hr Scaffold User, DOT flagger, Silica Protection
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GPRO-Mechanical + EPA-608 Type 1
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Core skills: masonry restoration & exterior support (pointing, patching, caulking, scaffold work), energy-retrofit support (sealing, efficiency mindset), and trade-adjacent helper pathways (HVAC/Electrical).
Let's Talk
Tour our Long Island City training facility, review your hiring needs, and meet candidates before you mobilize.
Ricardo Carrion, Director of Job Placement
O: 929-233-7487 | M: 929-273-3639
ricardo.carrion@andromedainitiative.org | info@andromedainitiative.org
ACI HQ: 49-12 31st Place, Long Island City, NY 11101